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Equipment => Bats => Topic started by: LBWCandidate on June 04, 2017, 02:34:35 AM
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On a bat buying spree even though I am an average weekend player. Maybe because I did not get to buy one as a kid.
As mentioned in the other thread here is the review of the bat. Contacted BDM and they gave me a local contact whom I knew. Was able to pick from various bats including Titanium and Dynamic Power Super. He had 7-8 bats for each bat type in various weights. Surprisingly all the bats were really huge with no concaving and not that heavy either.
Picked this one as it was really light 2.7 and picked great.
Thick profile with no real concaving
41mm edges and roughly 62-64 spine
Almost 20 straight grains
Pings really great in mid to low region and even real close to the toe
After oiling/knocking, putting additional grip and applying a thousand tapes (I could not stop the store owner) the bat weighs around 2.95 but still pick up like 2.75.
Store guy said don't knock more with a wood mallet as it will open up grains a lot more. He recommended playing in the game directly or in nets with old balls. I am still learning from this forum.
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Beautiful piece of willow... BDM is making some really good bats nowadays.
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Get rid of the tape,boy. That's a lovely piece of wood you got there.
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Looks a beauty, need to sort that tape out tho.
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Beautiful willow..Hope it serves you well..
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Nice bit of wood. Where did you get this and for how much?
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Man there's a lot to take in , logo's everywhere , a very loud & proud display.
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Mentioned this on your other thread as well; it's indeed a good looking bat. Please post a video with ping test if possible.
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Beautiful willow! BDM still makes best bats in India but unfortunately their marketing is poorest. Not many shops stock them here as most of them are filled with SG/SS
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Get rid of the tape,boy. That's a lovely piece of wood you got there.
Yes, the guy just kept on taping it. Need to fix it for sure.
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Nice bit of wood. Where did you get this and for how much?
A place called EICA in Texas - www.eicadallas.com (http://www.eicadallas.com)
Just a little upwards of four hundred dollars. Not sure if we are allowed to share prices openly.
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Man there's a lot to take in , logo's everywhere , a very loud & proud display.
I don't like too many stickers. But it's too much work to take them out. Maybe once the bat gets little older and needs work, I will take them off.
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Mentioned this on your other thread as well; it's indeed a good looking bat. Please post a video with ping test if possible.
Have never done that before but will try.
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Beautiful blade. awful tape.
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Nice Willow mate, refer to my post on visit to their factory in Meerut. Aditya the owner of BDM sports is a young chap with good experience in this industry. He showed us around the factory and helped me in selecting a very well balanced blade. The bat prices are very competitive compared to SG and SS
Wish you all the very best with your new wand. Hope it serves you well.
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The bat prices are very competitive compared to SG and SS
Cheaper?
What's the price range for a BDM?
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Lovely looking bat.
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Cheaper?
What's the price range for a BDM?
The Game which is equivalent to LW Signature ranges around $425-450 and Titanium which is more like Reserve is around $300. Other top of the line bats like Power and Extreme are between $200-250 I think.
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Nice Willow mate, refer to my post on visit to their factory in Meerut. Aditya the owner of BDM sports is a young chap with good experience in this industry. He showed us around the factory and helped me in selecting a very well balanced blade. The bat prices are very competitive compared to SG and SS
Wish you all the very best with your new wand. Hope it serves you well.
Yes, BDM did promptly respond to emails and got me connected. SS replies once in blue moon and does not really answer any detailed questions.
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The Game which is equivalent to LW Signature ranges around $425-450 and Titanium which is more like Reserve is around $300. Other top of the line bats like Power and Extreme are between $200-250 I think.
Thanks for the info. Do these prices include shipping as well?
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@mandeeptoor - Does your seller ship within US? Can't seem to get any response from him.
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Thanks for the info. Do these prices include shipping as well?
I would say no. You can reach out to BDM directly and it might cut some cost.
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@mandeeptoor - Does your seller ship within US? Can't seem to get any response from him.
I don't think he believes in any transaction except selling in store as he has a thriving business.
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I don't think he believes in any transaction except selling in store as he has a thriving business.
I had the same experience. He does not seem to be interested to selling to internet customers. I contacted BDM directly (Facebook) and immediately got a response.
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Dear Members,
I am not sure about the overseas prices but if you get in touch with the owner - Aditya, I am sure that he will be able to ship it anywhere in the world. I am not sure if I can share his calling number here - if it falls by the forum rules. Anyone interested in getting in touch with him can PM me.
Regards,
Pranav Desai
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Dear Members,
I am not sure about the overseas prices but if you get in touch with the owner - Aditya, I am sure that he will be able to ship it anywhere in the world. I am not sure if I can share his calling number here - if it falls by the forum rules. Anyone interested in getting in touch with him can PM me.
Regards,
Pranav Desai
That's really great. Customer service or should say sales at its best.
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Super bat, I have my eye on this specific model of BDM for a while now. How do you like the handle?
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Super bat, I have my eye on this specific model of BDM for a while now. How do you like the handle?
It was thin for my liking so added another grip. However, it is not as thin as Laver but more like GM.
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I keep coming back to look at this bat.
I agree the stickers are shocking but you can't argue with that wood.
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I keep coming back to look at this bat.
I agree the stickers are shocking but you can't argue with that wood.
#batporn
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Mandeep looks Kool. You got what I promised you.
I have been stormed by your bat pics. Very difficult to manage all
Bats to be same. These bats retail easily for $500 so I think you got a great price.
Guys noted your comments on the stamping. We do a lot of bats with less stamping on request From the customers. Any retailer/seller if buying from the factory, has the choice options open in certain ranges for alteration.
Thanks Pranav..... looks like you are too happy with the bats and hospitality of the company.
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Every one in my team is in love with the bat specially the pick up and ping. No one cares about grains or stickers. Bar picks up great now with Salix thick spiral grip. It's ready for some action.